Alperen Sengun (illness) ruled out again Wednesday for Rockets
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) will not play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz.
What It Means:
Sengun will be sidelined for a second straight game, but the big man is expected to join the Rockets at some point on their four-game road trip that begins on Wednesday. Kenyon Martin Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr. started up front in Monday's game and played 34 minutes each, with Tari Eason and Usman Garuba contributing off the bench.
numberFire's models project Martin for 26.2 minutes and 22.0 FanDuel points on Wednesday. Smith is projected for 34.2 minutes and 31.4 FanDuel points. On Monday, Smith put up 42.8 FanDuel points over 33.9 minutes.
Recent NBA Player News
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
Recent Houston Rockets Player News
- Rockets starting Cam Whitmore for injured Dillon Brooks (adductor) on Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Fred VanVleet (hip) remains out for Houston on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Rockets rule out Dillon Brooks (adductor) on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Rockets' Jock Landale starting on Friday in place of inactive Fred VanVleet (hip) April 12th, 2024
- Rockets rule out Fred VanVleet (hip) on Friday April 12th, 2024
- Amen Thompson receives Flagrant 2 foul, ejected for Rockets on Sunday April 7th, 2024
